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ROLLINS INC — fact timeline

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William Harkins was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ROLLINS INC.

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Rollins, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the appointment of William Harkins, who is currently the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer (“CAO”), to also become the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective June 15, 2026”

Kenneth Krause resigned as Chief Financial Officer at ROLLINS INC.

“on May 26, 2026, by the Company’s current CFO, Kenneth Krause, to pursue another opportunity, effective as of the CFO Transition Date”
Shareholder Votes

ROLLINS INC shareholders approved Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2026-04-28 meeting.

“Proposal 3 : At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders voted, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Vote results were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 406,452,521 33,328,787 212,778 N/A”
Shareholder Votes

ROLLINS INC shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-04-28 meeting.

“Proposal 2 : At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. Vote results were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 454,215,209 149,642 107,755 N/A”
Shareholder Votes

ROLLINS INC shareholders approved Election of nine director nominees to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at the 2026-04-28 meeting.

“Proposal 1 : At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders duly elected nine director nominees to serve until the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Vote results for each director nominee were as follows: Director Nominees For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Susan R. Bell 435,183,029 4,811,067 14,478,510 Donald P. Carson 430,433,761 9,560,338 14,478,507 Paul D. Donahue 435,933,617 4,060,484 14,478,505 Jerry Gahlhoff, Jr. 437,367,201 2,626,899 14,478,506 Patrick J. Gunning 436,201,417 3,792,681 14,478,508 Gregory B. Morrison 433,382,819 6,611,280 14,478,507 Timothy C. Rollins 435,466,369 4,527,732 14,478,505 Louise S. Sams 408,069,071 31,925,025 14,478,510 John F. Wilson 420,431,595 19,562,499 14,478,512”
Earnings Releases

ROLLINS INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $906 million, net income $108 million, EPS $0.22 per diluted share.

“Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL) (“Rollins” or the “Company”), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, reported unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Key Highlights • First quarter revenues were $906 million, an increase of 10.2% over the first quarter of 2025 with organic revenues* increasing 6.6%. • Quarterly operating income was $145 million, an increase of 2.0% over the first quarter of 2025. Quarterly operating margin was 16.1%, a decrease of 120 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted operating income* was $153 million, an increase of 4.0% over the prior year. Adjusted operating margin* was 16.9%, a decrease of 100 basis points compared to the prior year. • Adjusted EBITDA* was $179 million, an increase of 4.4% over the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA margin* was 19.8%, a decrease of 110 basis points versus the first quarter of 2025. • Quarterly net income was $108 million, an increase of 2.5% over the prior year. Adjusted net inco”
Debt Financings

ROLLINS INC incurred debt of $1,000,000,000 maturing up to 397 days from the date of issue.

“may be borrowed, repaid and re-borrowed from time to time, with the aggregate face or principal amount of the Notes outstanding under the Program at any time not to exceed $1,000,000,000. The Notes will have maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issue. The Notes will rank at least pari passu with all of the Company’s other unsecured and unsubordinated”

Kenneth D. Krause changed role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ROLLINS INC.

“Kenneth D. Krause, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who currently serves as the Company’s principal financial officer, will assume the role of principal accounting officer following Ms. Hornfeck’s departure.”

Traci Hornfeck resigned as Chief Accounting Officer at ROLLINS INC.

“On February 26, 2025, Traci Hornfeck notified Rollins, Inc. (the “Company”) of her intention to resign as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective March 11, 2025, to pursue another opportunity.”
Debt Financings

ROLLINS INC incurred senior notes of $500 million aggregate principal amount with Regions Bank, as trustee; initial purchasers were offered to qualified institutional buyers at 5.25% per annum maturing February 24, 2035.

“On February 24, 2025, Rollins, Inc. (the “Company”) issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.25% Senior Notes due 2035”

John F. Wilson changed role as Executive Chairman at ROLLINS INC.

“On October 23, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing that, effective January 1, 2025, Gary W. Rollins will transition from Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the 'Board') to Executive Chairman Emeritus, and John F. Wilson will transition from Vice Chairman to Executive Chairman of the Board.”

Gary W. Rollins changed role as Executive Chairman Emeritus at ROLLINS INC.

“On October 23, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing that, effective January 1, 2025, Gary W. Rollins will transition from Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the 'Board') to Executive Chairman Emeritus, and John F. Wilson will transition from Vice Chairman to Executive Chairman of the Board.”
Shareholder Votes

ROLLINS INC shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2024 at the 2024-04-23 meeting.

“Proposal 2 : At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024. Vote results were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 457,886,524 762,035 242,579 0”
Shareholder Votes

ROLLINS INC shareholders approved Election of four Class II director nominees to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting at the 2024-04-23 meeting.

“Proposal 1 : At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders duly elected four director nominees as Class II directors, to serve until the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Vote results for each director nominee were as follows: Director Nominees For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Gary W. Rollins 399,491,767 44,505,989 14,893,382 Pamela R. Rollins 426,860,630 17,075,959 14,954,549 P. Russell Hardin 406,467,128 37,447,557 14,976,453 Dale E. Jones 440,624,542 3,786,582 14,480,014”

Louise S. Sams was appointed as Lead Independent Director and Chair of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee at ROLLINS INC.

“the Board appointed (1) Louise S. Sams as the Lead Independent Director of the Board and the Chairperson of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee”

Jerry W. Nix retired as Director at ROLLINS INC.

“in connection with Jerry’s Nix’s previously reported retirement from the Board of Directors”
Earnings Releases

ROLLINS INC reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $748 million, net income $94 million, EPS $0.19 per diluted share.

“a premier global consumer and commercial services company, reported unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2024. Key Highlights • First quarter revenues were $748 million, an increase of 13.7% over the first quarter 2023 with organic revenues* increasing 7.5%. • Quarterly operating income was $132 million, an increase of 18.0% over the first”

Dale Jones was appointed as Director at ROLLINS INC.

“Dale Jones has been nominated as a director nominee for election to the Board at the Annual Meeting.”

Jerry Nix retired as Lead Director at ROLLINS INC.

“Jerry Nix informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Rollins, Inc. (the “Company”) that he will retire from the Board as of the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders”
Earnings Releases

ROLLINS INC reported the full year of 2023 results: revenue $3.1 billion, net income $435 million, EPS $0.89 per diluted share.

“expenditures, and paid dividends totaling $73 million. 2023 Full Year Highlights (All comparisons against the full year 2022 unless otherwise noted.) • Revenues increased 14% to $3.1 billion. Organic revenues* increased over 8% while acquisition-related revenue increased nearly 6%. • Operating income increased 18% to $583 million. Operating margin increased 70 basis”
Earnings Releases

ROLLINS INC reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $754 million, net income $109 million, EPS $0.22 per diluted share.

“the fourth quarter and full year of 2023. 2023 Fourth Quarter Highlights (All comparisons against the fourth quarter of 2022 unless otherwise noted.) • Revenues increased 14% to $754 million. Organic revenues* increased over 7% and acquisition-related revenue increased approximately 7%. • Operating income increased 16% to $139 million. Operating margin increased 30”
Earnings Releases

ROLLINS INC reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $840 million, net income $128 million, EPS $0.26 per diluted share.

“a premier global consumer and commercial services company, reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2023. Key Highlights • Third quarter revenues were $840 million, an increase of 15.2% over the third quarter 2022 with organic revenues* increasing 8.4%. The stronger dollar versus foreign currencies in countries where we operate reduced”
Earnings Releases

ROLLINS INC reported the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $820,750, net income $110,143, EPS $0.22.

“Highlights Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Variance Variance (in thousands, except per share data) 2023 2022 $ % 2023 2022 $ % GAAP Metrics Revenues $ 820,750 $ 714,049 $ 106,701 14.9 % $ 1,478,765 $ 1,304,729 $ 174,036 13.3 % Gross profit (1) $ 436,559 $ 377,269 $ 59,290 15.7 % $ 767,732 $ 672,571 $ 95,161 14.1 % Gross profit margin”
Earnings Releases

ROLLINS INC reported first quarter of 2023 results: revenue $658.0 million, net income $88.2 million, EPS $0.18 per diluted share.

“a premier global consumer and commercial services company, reported unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2023. Quarterly Highlights • First quarter revenues were $658.0 million, an increase of 11.4% over the first quarter 2022 with organic revenues* increasing 9.2%. The stronger dollar versus foreign currencies in countries where we operate reduced”
Auditor Changes

ROLLINS INC engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“following the review and evaluation of proposals from participating firms, on March 24, 2023, the Committee approved the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP”
Auditor Changes

ROLLINS INC dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.

“On the same date, the Committee approved the dismissal of Grant Thornton as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
Debt Financings

ROLLINS INC incurred revolving credit of $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (initial borrowing of $95 million) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. at alternate base rate plus a margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.50% per annum; or Adju maturing February 24, 2028.

“(“JPMorgan Chase”), as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”), which refinanced its existing credit facility. The Credit Agreement provides for a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), which may be denominated in U.S. Dollars and other currencies, including Euros, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars, New”
Material Agreements

ROLLINS INC terminated a credit facility with Truist Bank (effective 2023-02-24).

“The Credit Agreement replaces Rollins’ prior credit facility with, among others, Truist Bank as administrative agent, as described in Item 1.01 of Rollins’ Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2019 and February 2, 2022 and which descriptions are incorporated by reference in this Item 1.02, and which was terminated effective as at the closing of the Credit Agreement.”
Material Agreements

ROLLINS INC entered into Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. valued at $1.0 billion (effective 2023-02-24).

“On February 24, 2023, Rollins, Inc. (“Rollins”), a Delaware corporation, entered into a revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with, among others, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan Chase”), as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”), which refinanced its existing credit facility.”
Earnings Releases

ROLLINS INC reported twelve months ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $2,695.8 million, net income $368.6 million, EPS $0.75 per diluted share.

“year adjusted EPS* of $0.15. ● Operating cash flow was $123.4 million, increasing 19.9% compared to the same quarter a year ago. Full Year Highlights ● Full year revenues were $2,695.8 million, an increase of 11.2% over 2021 with organic revenues* increasing 7.8%. The stronger dollar versus foreign currencies in countries where we operate reduced revenues by 40 basis”
Earnings Releases

ROLLINS INC reported fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $661.4 million, net income $84.3 million, EPS $0.17 per diluted share.

“services company, reported unaudited financial results for its fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2022. Quarterly Highlights ● Fourth quarter revenues were $661.4 million, an increase of 10.2% over the fourth quarter 2021 with organic revenues* increasing 6.9%. The stronger dollar versus foreign currencies in countries where we operate reduced”

John F. Wilson changed role as Vice Chair and Assistant to the Chairman at ROLLINS INC.

“the Committee also approved changes to John F. Wilson’s compensatory arrangement in connection with Mr. Wilson’s transition to a part-time role as Vice Chair and Assistant to the Chairman.”

Gary W. Rollins was appointed as Executive Chairman at ROLLINS INC.

“Gary W. Rollins, the Company’s current Chief Executive Officer, will relinquish his title and will continue to serve as the Company’s Executive Chairman, also effective January 1, 2023.”

Jerry E. Gahlhoff, Jr. was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at ROLLINS INC.

“appointed Jerry E. Gahlhoff, Jr. to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer, in addition to his role as President, effective January 1, 2023.”

Julie Bimmerman changed role as Group Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations at ROLLINS INC.

“Julie Bimmerman, the Company’s current Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, will relinquish those responsibilities and will resume her previous responsibilities as Group Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations also effective September 1, 2022.”

Kenneth D. Krause was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at ROLLINS INC.

“On August 2, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Rollins, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Kenneth D. Krause to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Principal Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2022.”

Traci Hornfeck was appointed as Principal Accounting Officer at ROLLINS INC.

“On April 26, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Rollins, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Traci Hornfeck, the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, as the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer, effective immediately.”

Thomas J. Lawley retired as Director at ROLLINS INC.

“On January 20, 2022, Thomas J. Lawley, M.D. informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Rollins, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire from the Board at the end of his current term and therefore will not stand for reelection to the Board at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 26, 2022.”

Harry J. Cynkus resigned as Director at ROLLINS INC.

“On December 9, 2021, Harry J. Cynkus informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Rollins, Inc., that he would be resigning from the Board, effective December 31, 2021.”

Jerry E. Gahlhoff, Jr. was elected as Director at ROLLINS INC.

“On October 26, 2021, Rollins, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) election of Jerry E. Gahlhoff, Jr., the Company’s current President and Chief Operating Officer as a member to the Board, effective October 26, 2021.”

Julie Bimmerman was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at ROLLINS INC.

“On July 27, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”) appointed Julie Bimmerman to serve as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to assume the duties of principal financial officer and principal accounting officer.”

Paul E. Northen changed role as Senior Vice President focused on sustainability at ROLLINS INC.

“The Company’s current Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Paul E. Northen, transferred into an operational role as Senior Vice President focused on sustainability, also effective July 27, 2021.”

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